Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
This Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie comes together in less than 5 minutes and is packed with good-for-you ingredients! Perfect for a quick breakfast or morning snack!
I think there are two kinds of people in this world. There is one kind who can manage mornings well. They wake up at an appropriate time, take a shower, get dressed, eat a complete well balanced breakfast and have a cup of coffee while reading the news. Mr. Maebell is that type of person.
Then there are the rest of us. The people who hit the snooze button a few too many times, rush to get ready, are lucky if their clothes match when they sprint out the door, and have to keep a hair brush in the car because chances are they didn’t do it before they left the house. Those people don’t eat breakfast because they are too busy trying to beat the clock.
I will forever be in awe of people who value being able to leisurely get ready over an extra bit of sleep. After all, I choose to starve for the better part of the morning because I don’t want to miss a minute more than I have to!
Luckily, I have found a solution. This Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie takes all of 30 seconds to make and have a full serving of fruit, oats, and milk.
Ingredients for This Oatmeal Smoothie
The ingredients list for this oatmeal breakfast smoothie is short and simple:
- Instant oats: I use gluten free instant oats
- Frozen strawberries
- Milk: regular, oat or almond milk
- Sweetener of your choice: Honey, Monkfruit, Coconut sugar, or sugar
- Vanilla extract
How to Make a Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
The concept is super easy. I just combine instant oatmeal, frozen strawberries, sweetener, and milk in a blender and give it a whirl! It does not get much easier than that!
Can I Use Different Berries?
Of course! You can make any oatmeal fruit smoothie you’d like.
Can I Use Old Fashioned Oats?
Instant oats are smaller and finer in texture, so they blend easier. However, you can use Old Fashioned Oats if that is all you have, you may want to blend a little longer to fully blend.
Tips for Making an Oatmeal Fruit Smoothie
If the idea of oats in a smoothie freaks you out, don’t worry, you really can’t taste them. If you have a good blender, they will be broken down well enough you will not notice they are in there.
However, you can combine the oats and milk in the container of your blender the night before and let it set all night in the fridge. This basically breaks down the oats so they are super soft. When you add the rest of your ingredients it has a perfectly smooth and creamy consistency!
For a more substantial breakfast, add a scoop of protein powder to your morning smoothie! Just make sure it’s unflavored or complements the strawberry flavor of this smoothie.
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes:
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowls
- Citrus Vanilla Smoothie
- Peach Smoothie Bowl
- Carrot Cake Smoothie
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup instant oats
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons sweetener, such as honey, monkfruit, sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth.
- Alternatively, you can combine the oats and milk the night before, then finish preparing in the morning for a smoother texture.
I’m one of those people that skips breakfast because I’d rather save time and get myself out the door! This smoothie looks fantastic, Annie! What a great idea to use flavored oatmeal, I love it! Sounds healthy and filling!
Thanks Gayle!
That look delicious, I love trying new smoothie flavours! Thanks for the tip with letting the oats soak overnight, I’ve tried putting oats in smoothies before, and not being an oatmeal person, I could not get past the texture, even though I have a great blender! I’ll have to try soaking them, because I love the idea of having more of a complete meal in smoothie form!
You really won’t even notice them if you soak them overnight! No gritty texture!
This just sounds so good Annie. The oats make this just so enticing for me. Can’t wait to try this out. : )
It’s really good!
Such an ideal breakfast…quick, healthy and delicious. Plus, I love the color!
Thanks Annie!! 🙂
I love the idea of adding oatmeal to a smoothie! I’ll have to try this, pinned 🙂
Thanks Katie!!
I’m the type who is always rushing out the door, even if I get up early! This looks like the perfect breakfast for someone like me. I’m all about easy breakfasts in the morning.
How does that happen!? Even when we give ourselves plenty of time we still end up rushing!
haha..I belong to the 1st category, I can never miss my breakfast..no matter what! Love this smoothie Annie, I have never actually tried oats in my smoothie but I might just do it now!
That is what my husband says! He would just die without breakfast!
I think I’ve morphed into BOTH types of people! Some days I’m up early and take care of chores around the apartment before work, and other days I legit grab the loaf of bread and PB&J bottles and bring them to work with me because I don’t even have time to make a sandwich before leaving. It all depends on the day! haha I love this smoothie!! Using flavored oat packets is SUCH a great idea. I’m definitely going to do that!
Oh my gosh I love this lol I haven’t had to take the PB&J bottles yet, but I totally understand. Sometimes mornings are just crazy!
No matter how much time I give myself in the morning, it never seems to be enough! This super quick smoothie would be perfect for me!
Thanks Christin!
I love the idea of a smoothie for breakfast! I usually just grab some toast to eat at work, but I really would love to start eating, or drinking, breakfast at home while relaxing rather than running to work with it!
You should try this! It really is quick and I actually like sipping on breakfast throughout the morning at work instead of eating a big meal!
I am TOTALLY the type that keeps hitting snooze and I carry everything essential in my purse! Ha! … This smoothie looks bomb! I have never put oats in a smoothie before I need to try it!
You do! It makes it so much more filling!! And I have a whole drawer in my desk at work dedicated to things I probably didn’t have time to do in the mornings (toothbrush, hair brush, etc) ha!
I have a bit of a cold right now and nothing sounds better than cold drinks and hot soup! Love this smoothie and wishing it was my breakfast! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Chelsea!! I go for the cold drink and warm soup when I don’t feel well too!
I used to get up early before school to make a nice breakfast and get ready properly. Now i’m uni starting lectures 2 hours later, and I have no idea how I did that! I get up as late as possible now! This smoothie looks like the perfect breakfast solution 🙂
Mmm, this smoothie looks so creamy and delicious! Love breakfast smoothies and can’t wait to try this one 🙂
Thank you Kelly! 🙂
These sound so yummy! I’ve never thought about putting oatmeal in a smoothie but it sounds like a really delicious and hearty breakfast… and so much quicker and easier than chewing! 😉
On Mondays, my mornings are a lot like yours. And slowly thru the week, as I get my act together, it morphs into mornings like your mister. I love this smoothie! I’ve put oatmeal in my smoothies before, and just love the thick texture it gives them! Plus, a great way to get more whole grains in your diet. These pictures are so pretty Annie!
Thank you Natalie! I love the texture it gives smoothies too, and I think I stay full soooo much longer with a smoothie that has oatmeal verses one that doesn’t!